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Polina Maratkanova

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Veterinarian, Master in the care of exotic pets and wild animals (UCM, Madrid) with more than 17 years of experience. International lecturer, author of articles and books on exotic animals.

Specialization: exotic animals (rabbits, rodents, ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, raccoons, primates, reptiles, and ornamental birds). Interests: exotic animal oncology (including chemotherapy and radiotherapy), internal medicine (including intensive care), anesthesia, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, X-ray, and CT. Over 17 years of practice, she has completed numerous training programs and advanced courses in the treatment of exotic animals, ultrasonography, radiology, and anesthesiology from world experts: Peter Fisher (USA), F. Harcourt-Brown (UK), Brian Spear (USA), David Williams (UK), Marty Chu (Taiwan), Charles Pignon (France), Kevin Eatwell (UK).
She actively participates as a lecturer at scientific and practical conferences and webinars with presentations on exotic animals in Europe, Asia, and the USA. Regularly attends advanced training courses, veterinary congresses, and conferences. She is one of the few veterinarians in the world with successful experience in the use of radiation and photodynamic therapy in different species of exotic animals.